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April

Thunder over Louisville
April 24, 2010
Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Derby Festivals Opening Ceremonies are truly a sight to behold. And each year, more than 500,000 eager thrill-seekers do just that.

JDRF Carnival for a Cure
April 24, 2009
Main Street, Taylorsville, KY 10 am - 6 pm Parade, Food, Games, Music, Crafts, and More! For more information, please contact Debby Cannon at 502-477-9268 or e-mail debcannon@insightbb.com.
Vendor Application

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May

136th Kentucky Derby
May 1st, 2010 - 136th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs“ Dubbed The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports for its short yet heart-pounding duration, this annual tradition is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival precedes the event and includes The Pegasus Parade, one of the longest parades in the United States.

Kentucky Gourd Festival
May 15th & 16th, 2010 Enjoy gourd craft booths of all kinds, workshops, demonstrations, gourd art and unique gourd crafted items for sale. Call Janet Barnett for more information at 877-765-8594 or (502) 477-8543.
Gourd Festival Poster
Gourd Festival Music Poster

Headfirst Performance Triathlon & Aquabike
May 15th, 2010 1.2-mile swim/56-mile bike/13.1-mile bike or 1.2-mile swim/56-mile bike

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June

June 26, 2010 - Light Up Salt River Taylorsville Lake Visitor's Center at 2825 Overlook Road in Taylorsville, KY 40071. This daylong festival features live entertainment for the entire family. An action-packed day of activities and booths for the kids concludes with fireworks over Taylorsville Lake. For more information contact Abbi Nation at 502-643-8967. For food and other vendor information, please contact Carolyn Shields at 502-477-3235 or 502-738-5422.

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July

2010 USA Cycling Master Road National Championships
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - Time Trials 7 am to 4 pm.

Live Music at Taylorsville Lake State Park
Friday, July 3, 2009 - 1320 Park Road in Taylorville, KY 40071.
For more information, call 502-477-8713.

Light Up Salt River

July 4, 2009 - Taylorsville Lake Visitor's Center at 2825 Overlook Road in Taylorsville, KY 40071.
This daylong festival features live entertainment for the entire family. An action-packed day of activities and booths for the kids concludes with fireworks over Taylorsville Lake.
For more information contact Abbi Nation at 502-643-8967. For food and other vendor information, please contact Carolyn Shields at 502-477-3235 or 502-738-5422.

Spencer County Fair
Middle of July at the Spencer County Fairgrounds“ Come out and enjoy exciting rides and attractions including horse shows; arts & crafts exhibits; beauty pageants; and truck and tractor pulls.

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September

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October

Spencer County Homecoming

Early October“ Festivities begin with a traditional chili supper sponsored by the senior class at the Spencer County High School. Alumni return to support their alma mater. This fun annual tradition includes a beauty pageant and concert in town square; a Saturday-morning parade; homecoming contest; game booths; arts & crafts booths; Battle of the Bands, country and gospel music and competitive events for adults and children. Sponsored by local businesses and officials.

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November


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December

Christmas Home Tour
First Saturday in December“ Tour selected homes in the county that are all decked out for the holidays. Tour information: Schedule

Christmas on Main Street
Second Friday in December“ Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas with free children's activities, live entertainment, a parade, festive decorations, caroling and carriage rides. Bring the little ones to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and join the tree decoration contests in the planning and zoning building.Main Street Map


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Taylorsville, Spencer County Tourism
P.O. Box 38
Taylorsville, KY 40071
Info@taylorsvilletourism.com